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New Style of Skiing Gaining Recognition on Olympic Stage
If you’ve been watching the Winter Olympics then you’ve probably noticed that the word “slopestyle” is being used a lot. That’s because this year’s Games in Sochi, Russia mark the debut of slopestyle skiing, halfpipe skiing and slopestyle snowboarding. They have all been a big hit so far despite some detractors who think they are gimmicky sports that don’t really have a place in Olympic lore. He Said What? Last month during an appearance on NBC’s Today Show, broadcaster Bob Costas questioned slopestyle’s place in the Olympics with some somewhat disparaging remarks. “I think the president of the IOC should be...
New Style of Skiing Gaining Recognition on Olympic Stage
If you’ve been watching the Winter Olympics then you’ve probably noticed that the word “slopestyle” is being used a lot. That’s because this year’s Games in Sochi, Russia mark the debut of slopestyle skiing, halfpipe skiing and slopestyle snowboarding. They have all been a big hit so far despite some detractors who think they are gimmicky sports that don’t really have a place in Olympic lore. He Said What? Last month during an appearance on NBC’s Today Show, broadcaster Bob Costas questioned slopestyle’s place in the Olympics with some somewhat disparaging remarks. “I think the president of the IOC should be...